1960s Bill Blass Metallic Gold & Ivory Fused Silk Velvet Dress w Attached Neck Tie designer-thierry-mugler deep forest green that is

deep forest green that is infinitely flattering on most skin tones and works as a beautiful alternative to black

From under the waist the skirt widens out as it nears the floor and is quite full by the time it gets to the hem

who's recently been discovered by the Kate Hudsons and Fergies of the world

Halston and Anne Klein

She traveled to Italy and the Orient for silks twice and year and you can see that Eastern influence here on this stunning piece

1960s Bill Blass Metallic Gold & Ivory Fused Silk Velvet Dress w Attached Neck Tie designer-thierry-mugler deep forest green that isThis is early Bill Blass and the fabric that it is made out of is just beautiful and very special. Dresses like this one really show his love of fabric and unusual textures. His earlier pieces especially showcased unusual textile choices that were a contrast to his simple cuts. He continued to do this throughout his career but I feel that the earlier pieces showcase it the best. The dress is made from a beautiful silk velvet that is fused onto a silk